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Police National Computer

Asked by Dr Kieran MullanConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 20 January 2025UIN 23184

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the police national computer retains nominal records for non-resident people.

Answered by Dame Diana Johnson

Non-resident individuals may have nominal records created on the Police National Computer where information suggests that they may pose a risk to UK residents.

Changes to the residency status of a person are not routinely considered as a factor in the ongoing retention of their nominal record.

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